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Additional CPU licenses for Oracle Database - Direct Award via the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Durham County Council sought additional CPU licences for Oracle Database to support the development and integration of external and internal services. Classified under the "computer equipment and supplies" category, this contract was awarded through a direct award method using the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement, completed on 30th April 2025. The contract covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was the successful supplier, having been awarded a contract valued at £225,750.26.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and software services, particularly those capable of supplying CPU licences or similar technology solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), have eligibility under this framework, enhancing opportunities for a diverse range of entities to compete and expand their market presence within the public sector. The use of a framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement process, appealing to businesses looking to engage with public sector buyers efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional CPU licenses for Oracle Database - Direct Award via the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The organisation has a requirement to increase the number of CPU licences to support the Development of the Bureau (external to the organisation) and payroll and HR services (internal to the organisation) into one merged service. All three services will, for a time, need to run in parallel which will increase the resource required, hence the request for an additional 2 licences. The most appropriate RtM for this is via call off from the CCS TePAS2 ref RM6098 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77a917a2-921d-4629-a822-0e671ef00f30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8937c6-2dfc-41eb-9cbb-2acf6233fcc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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